Ray Martin's Favourites—The Stories Behind the Legends

Giving readers privileged access to the foibles of the famous, the chases to get “big interviews,” and the extraordinary locations where they take place, this record assembles the most remarkable interviews collected during Ray Martin’s successful career as a journalist. Featuring subjects including Eric Bana, Audrey Hepburn, Olivia Newton John, Heath Ledger, Madonna, and Oprah Winfrey, this perceptive and inspiring compilation shares the author’s impressions and reflections on each individual and details the challenges of talking to people from all walks of life.

Ray Martin is a journalist with more than 46 years of experience. He is a reporter for 60 Minutes, a former North American correspondent for ABC, and a former host of A Current Affair and Midday. He is the recipient of an Order of Australia for journalism, five Gold Logies, more than 20 Silver Logies, and numerous People’s Choice Awards.